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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1933
Page
4
Ogden Nash emerges as a defining voice in New York journalism with sharp lines that upend winded verse. The piece notes his early publishing work, now sole vocation, and his impact on popular culture, while profiling figures from Beef Trust Billy Watson to Irene Castle and Alice Hughes.
A broad appeal urges Americans to buy Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis hospital care, medicines, and nursing. The message notes TB can affect all ages and classes and emphasizes the need to support financially strapped patients through the campaign.
A car swerved to avoid a stray horse between Bryan and Kurten, damaging the vehicle and sending one occupant to the hospital. The county may revive a petition for a county wide stock law election to prevent livestock on highways and improve safety. Brazos County gets eight new CWA projects and a list of 429 workers approved to begin soon.
Spectators praised the rugged contest as the Army backfield showcased top tier play. Randon's quick kick drew the loudest cheers, described as among the best seen on Kyle Field in years.
Plans for a two story plus basement building housing the experiment station offices laboratories and shipping room are being drawn by Prof F FE Giesecke. The contract is expected to be let in January with an estimated cost of about 40000 dollars near the Agricultural building. Mr J W Coulter has installed gas lighting at his store with ornamental gun metal piping providing soft full light for night shoppers. Baltimore undertakers wage a fierce price war offering a first class funeral for a dollar less than rivals, tempting some to consider drastic actions to escape living costs.
The piece laments critics who thrive on sensationalism while praising business advertisers and persistent newspapers. It argues growth hinges on telling one's own story, notes governments host conferences, and questions whether all topics discussed are meant for public broadcasting.
Posses searched the area for the black suspect who attacked and killed Mrs. Mellie Brockman on Saturday. A second Negro aiding the slayer was arrested as armed citizens joined in the manhunt.
Editorial notes the nation faces a deep monetary crisis as inflation deflation and gold policy shape politics. It cites Warren Yale Rogers and Warren again, the gold standard debate, cabinet changes, and ro il of supporters and critics culminating in Roosevelt’s Savannah speech and rising public impact on recovery.
The article discusses citizen cooperation with peace officers and business responses. It defines inflation as a rise in prices tied to money supply, notes politicians proposing currency expansion, and observes public confusion about inflation and its consequences. It highlights gaps between expert views and average citizens.
The 1920s style guide showcases Christmas pack aging with clear transparent backgrounds and solid colors for wrappings and ribbons. It highlights snow scene box wraps, transparent red ribbons, printed Xmas designs, handwritten messages, and novelty uses like wrapped towels and shaved varriage ideas.
The Mexia Daily News reports Victor H. Schoffelmayer of the Dallas News estimates Texas gross farm income for the twelve months ending Nov 30 reached 355 427 770 dollars, up 44 percent from 1938. Federal cotton and wheat adjustments cited.
The Texas A and M College Horticultural Club and the horticulture department announce a show on December 14 and 15 in the college agricultural building. Exhibits include apples and nuts from Texas and other states, citrus fruits, dates, and ornamental plants. Admission is free and no prizes will be awarded. Gift packages of fruits will be sold to defray expenses. A barrel of veal apple cider will be on tap during the event.
Governor Miriam A Ferguson presides over a Texas Relief Commission meeting with Earle Adams and Lawrence Westbrook in a tense exchange over a resolution. Ferguson notes the value of time and jokes that women could learn from men about talking. Ferguson’s husband James Ferguson rarely attends, and her secretary J H Davis Jr sits nearby. She stresses punctual adjournments and a return “on the dot” for a busy schedule.
Nashville Tenn Dec 5 The Rev James Berry Leavell 53 former First Baptist Houston Texas died at his home after a three months illness He is survived by his wife and five children James B Leavell Jr Robert Lulu Leaton Leavell Carolyn Leavell Menne Leavell and several brothers The body was sent to Oxford Mississippi for funeral services at 10 30 a m Wednesday
William Fox, retired moving picture magnate, testified before a Washington senate banking committee that bankers conspired to oust him from the movie business and seize his extensive holdings. The Associated Press photo accompanies the report.
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